Koćuša, Waterfall in Veljaci, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Koćuša is a waterfall in the Veljaci area that spans across the Trebižat River and is surrounded by banks with natural rock formations. The water flows over different levels, creating a natural slide effect.
The waterfall lies on the Mlade, which further downstream takes the name Trebižat. Mills and fulling stocks were built by the falls, and some of them still operate today. The site is about 2 km upstream from Vitina and roughly 10 km from Ljubuški.
This waterfall serves as a popular gathering spot where locals spend time during warm months and community celebrations. You can see families and friends enjoying the water and the surrounding area together.
You can reach the waterfall easily via a paved road from Ljubuški city center, with parking available nearby. Most visitors come during the warmer months when the water is comfortable for swimming.
The waterfall sits on the Mlade, which takes the name Trebižat further downstream. Near the falls stand mills and fulling stocks (stupe), some of which still operate today. The water drops about 5 m over a run of some 50 m, 2 km upstream of Vitina.
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